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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing

Guide

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Presentation

This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

Above Deck Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Roofs

Guide

Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.

Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

Reference

Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating Sheathing

Case Study

Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.

Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing Buildings, Albany New York

Reference

Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Technology Solutions Case Study: BA-1312: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof Sheathing

Case Study

Case study describing research about spray foam roof insulation and moisture management.

Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.

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Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade

Guide

Guide describing how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Reference

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

Case Study

Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.

Step 7. Install a vent hood on the pipe to keep out rain.

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Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Above Deck Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Roofs

Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating Sheathing

Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing Buildings, Albany New York

Technology Solutions Case Study: BA-1312: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof Sheathing

Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.

Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

Step 7. Install a vent hood on the pipe to keep out rain.

Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

Step 6. Install vent hood trim block, metal cap flashing; seal top edge of flashing with sheathing tape.

All About Water-Resistive Barriers

Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial Evaluation

Flashing of Roof-Wall Intersections in Existing Homes